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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.

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Latest Episodes

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Recent Guests

Brian Mwenda
Founder, Hope Tech
Hope Tech
Episode: Zero Project Nairobi: Wearable Navigation, Affordable Wheelchairs, and AI Heart Monitoring from Africa
Gerrishon Sirere
Team member, Hoptics (CardioGuard)
Hoptics
Episode: Zero Project Nairobi: Wearable Navigation, Affordable Wheelchairs, and AI Heart Monitoring from Africa
Colman Ndetembea
Founder, Kyaro Assistive Technologies (Tanzania)
Kyaro Assistive Technologies
Episode: Zero Project Nairobi: Wearable Navigation, Affordable Wheelchairs, and AI Heart Monitoring from Africa
Ed Rogers
Founder and managing director of Bristol Braille Technology
Bristol Braille Technology
Episode: Affordable Multi-Line Braille: Bristol Braille’s Canute Scientific
David Nason
Former Sky executive; accessibility advocate
Sky (former)
Episode: More WWDC Talk And The State of Mac Accessibility
Marcia Yale
National President of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC)
Episode: Bridging the Tech Gap for Blind Canadians with Marcia Yale
Roger Cusson
Listener who demonstrated Echo Vision features
Agiga Echo Vision (Echo Vision user submission)
Episode: Weekend: Hands-On with Echo Vision: Smart Glasses for Accessibility
Bernard Chiira
Founder and CEO of AT4D; Co-founder of Innovate Now
AT4D; Innovate Now
Episode: Affordable Assistive Technology: Lessons from Zero Project’s Tech Forum In Nairobi
Dave Craig
Lead Android developer on Soundscape project
Scottish Tech Army
Episode: Community-Powered Accessible Apps You Need to Try & Soundscape Comes To Android - With A Little Help From Double Tap

Hosts

Steven Scott
Host of the show; co-host; introduces guests and segments; central to on-air discussions.
Shaun Preece
Co-host; engages with guests and audience; part of core duo; provides commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Re-introducing the measure app

    Great discussion that just made my wife cringe. Thanks for re-introducing the measure app. Appreciate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pickering blind guy
    Canada5 months ago
  • My new favorite show!

    Truly love this podcast! Being able to get such awesome information and insight delivered in such an entertaining way is just one of a kind! Keep doing what you guys do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KevinLowedown
    United States8 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    As a speech-language pathologist, I love listening to double tap’s insights about accessibility tools in the real world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lsj765
    United States10 months ago
  • My new favourite podcast

    This show is now my go to for all things tech, and for sunlight entertainment as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    504amandah
    Australiaa year ago
  • No concern for long term listeners

    Even after reporting that a sound effect they are using between segments is so sickening that it is difficult to listen, they continue to use it months later. I won't be listening to this podcast anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WhiplashZamboniMan
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates humor balanced with practical guidance on assistive tech.
Feedback highlights the show's quality guests and honest discussions on current accessibility developments.
Some listeners note pacing or padding in longer episodes but value the actionable content.
Listeners praise the show for accessible, real-world tech insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#195
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#90
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#104
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#110
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#177
Germany/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#98
Ireland/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Affordable Multi-Line Braille: Bristol Braille’s Canute Scientific
Q: Ed, could you tell us a bit about Bristol Braille Technology and how you got started on the Canute project?
Ed explains the mission, the non-profit model, and how the Canute project began in 2012 with a focus on affordable, multi-line Braille displays to boost literacy and employment opportunities for blind people, using UK-based manufacturing and open-source collaboration.
Zero Project Nairobi: Wearable Navigation, Affordable Wheelchairs, and AI Heart Monitoring from Africa
Q: How does CardioGuard fit into preventive health care and post-discharge monitoring?
CardioGuard uses AI to turn health data into real-time alerts and dynamic risk assessments, with a web app and a beta hardware device, aimed at improving preventive care and enabling clinicians to act early.
Zero Project Nairobi: Wearable Navigation, Affordable Wheelchairs, and AI Heart Monitoring from Africa
Q: What makes Kyaro Assistive Technologies unique in its approach to wheelchairs and local manufacturing?
Kyaro designs and manufactures locally in Tanzania to tailor devices to each user, with a focus on easy maintenance, postural support, and cost-effectiveness, backed by training and ongoing follow-up to ensure proper use.
GAAD 2026: Accessibility Wins, Challenges, and the AI Revolution
Q: How has GAAD evolved over the past 15 years and what should its aims be today?
GAAD has evolved from raising awareness to pushing for measurable improvements in both the culture of software development and the accessibility of products, while maintaining a critical stance against complacency and recognizing the complexity of modern software.
Victor Reader Stratus 2 & Lady A+ Personality Modes
Q: Can AI help with Duxbury, and what could be the first steps with AI prompts?
The guest explains that you should start by describing the exact task, provide references and research links, and guide the AI to work across multiple platforms while testing and iterating with a focus on accessibility and cross-platform compatibility.

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A practical tech-focused show centered on accessibility and daily use for blind and low-vision audiences. Episodes spin through a mix of device reviews, software updates, and real-world tips for navigating mainstream technology, with frequent discussions about AI, smart home gear, and assistive devices. Guests range from university researchers and industry product experts to advocates and developers, all sharing concrete experiences to help listeners make tech work in everyday life. A distinctive vibe is the blend of candid banter, hands-on demos, and thoughtful questions from the community, making it a useful resource for staying current on accessible tech trends while keeping instructions approachable and actionable.

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1. Access On
2. RNIB Tech Talk
3. That Real Blind Tech Show
4. iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.
5. Blind Abilities

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Double Tap launched 9 years ago and published 600 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Double Tap include:

1. Brian Mwenda
2. Gerrishon Sirere
3. Colman Ndetembea
4. Ed Rogers
5. David Nason
6. Marcia Yale
7. Roger Cusson
8. Bernard Chiira

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